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Posted by cassie on Wednesday, 29 August, 2007 @ 7:35 pm

This year my mom found THE perfect outfit for Ant to wear for Halloween. I LOVE it and can’t wait to order it. He is going to be a peanut!!! And since that is his nickname it is only fitting. The catalog she gave me had it for $24.99 but I found it online at buycostumes.com for only $15 + $4 s/h. It fits infants 12 - 18mo.

What are you going to have your kids be this year?

Posted by cassie on Wednesday, 29 August, 2007 @ 7:28 pm

Gymboree is having a Labor Day Sale that’s already in progress online and in-stores. Don’t forget to earn your Gymbucks while shopping! I’ll have to check out the sale tomorrow after workout class. If you live in the area there is one in Southgate Mall, otherwise check out their website to find one near you or just shop online

Posted by cassie on Tuesday, 28 August, 2007 @ 8:09 pm

Children’s Watering Cans Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Ban

Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Cans have been recalled because beak of the watering can contains lead in the paint, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children’s toys. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The recalled Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Can is yellow with an orange beak and is about 10 inches high by 6 inches wide. “Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection Duck Watering Can” is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the watering can. Sold exclusively at: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from February 2007 through August 2007 for about $10.

Consumers should immediately take the watering can away from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores Inc. toll-free at (888) 739-4120 ext. 7 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at guest.services@jo-annstores.com or visit the firm’s Web site at www.joann.com

Posted by cassie on Tuesday, 28 August, 2007 @ 8:04 pm

I’m happy to report that Anthony has been officially sleeping in his crib for one whole week! Amazingly it didn’t take as much effort to get him in there as I thought it was going to and makes me wish I did it even sooner. Don’t get me wrong I loved having the little bugger sleep with his (co-sleeping rocks when breast feeding) but he was starting to hog way more than his fair share of the bed and 2 parents sleeping on the edge to get the tiny tot happy wasn’t working anymore. For awhile Nick even slept on the twin size bed in Anthony’s room (his snoring had a lot to do with that too) and I finally put my foot down. I just couldn’t see why his parents should have to sleep apart when he has a perfectly good crib to sleep in.

For about a week prior I was putting Ant in his crib but would feel bad listening to him cry for 3 hours and watching him topple over (he refused to lay down) and would bring him to bed with me when I went to bed. But after listening to my gf, Jody, and my pediatrician I finally bucked up and made it happen. Thanks Jod for the book you lent me! I can’t recall the name off the top of my head but I’ll post it tomorrow.

Is anyone wondering how I did it? Keep in mind I have an extremely stubborn child. In fact up until several days ago he would stand up and either lean on the crib and fall asleep or finally sit down when his legs tuckered out. Bear in mind that normally took several hours, if it ever happened.

Here’s our routine:

1. eat dinner with Mommy and Daddy normally around 6p
2. take a bath every other night unless extremely filthy. When taking a bath Daddy carries me in and Mommy gets everything ready. Ant gets a bath and then into his room for a diaper and Pjs. Daddy then takes him for a few minutes while Mommy readies the room and cleans up the bathroom. If no bath, Daddy plays quietly (that took a lot of me stressing QUIET to get that to occur but it finally does. Kudos Babe!) while Mommy readies everything, gets some water, etc.
3. by readying the room I have an iPod in there that is on a continual loop that plays heart beats w/ waves as well as a color changing diffuser that spits out mist. I use that as his night light since it is soothing. Oh and I also shut the blinds to keep out light. Don’t forget to pick up any toys you could trip over on the way to the crib. lol
4. then I turn on my ever present Food Network and sit on the couch and nurse him to sleep w/his blankie. I then wait about 10 min and head into his room and put him down
5. as soon as he hits the mattress he wakes up and then proceeds to start crying and stands up. I wrap his blankie around his shoulders and put his blanket on my back to warm it up and make it smell like mommy, and stand and rub his back for several minutes. Once he settles down a bit I sit him down and put the blanket over his feet
6. Several kisses later I’m out the door and he fusses for a bit and falls asleep.
7. YEAH!!!!

The past two nights Ant hasn’t wanted to nurse to sleep (and since I’m trying to wean anyway…) I’ve tried nursing for several minutes and then just tell him “ok it’s time to go to bed” and off we go. Everything else has remained the same and in fact he is normally asleep my the time I get across the house to grab the monitor from my room. Tonight he even fussed him blanket into the perfect position and laid down on top of it and went to sleep. WOW-WEE! My little one has figured out how to lay down in the crib instead of sleeping sitting up.

If anyone needs suggestions/moral support/etc on how I did it or other ideas on how to get their darlings to sleep feel free to comment and I’ll help as best as I can!

Posted by cassie on Monday, 27 August, 2007 @ 8:02 pm

We met our friends for dinner Saturday night with their puppy, Jack and everyone had a great time. Jack and Anthony were even exchanging kisses which was hysterical. They were about the same age, weight and size so I think there might have been some confusion on who was who between the 2 of them but eh! they had a great time, even if they weren’t sure who was a dog or a kid….

Sunday we had dinner over at Nick’s parent’s house to visit with Anthony’s Godmother and her fiance who came in from New York for a week. This is the first time that Anthony really could play with her and was willing so they had a blast together. It’s soo nice to see! And she made it even sweeter by bringing presents for his birthday. Thanks Jess! Love ya.

Posted by cassie on Monday, 27 August, 2007 @ 2:05 pm

Top Diaper & Formula Deals of the Week

It’s a stockupportunity! Walmart still has Pampers for $7.87 (through 9/17). Get a free sample of Cruisers of Swaddlers here. Target has Pampers jumbos for $8.50. Target also has the Luvs Family Pack (92 ct. size 3) for $14.49. Use the $2 Luvs coupon here and you’ll get size 3s for under 14 cents each! Have a manufacturer’s coupon? Even better, ’cause you get to use both!

Gerber 2nd Foods 2-packs are 87 cents each at Target.

(Thanks BabyCheapskate for the heads up!)

Posted by cassie on Monday, 27 August, 2007 @ 10:02 am

Not my typical post per se but I thought I’d let everyone know that drugstore.com is having a B1G1F sale on select items for one week only. I’m on their email list so thought I’d pass it on. Several baby items are included in this so be sure to check it out!

Posted by cassie on Saturday, 25 August, 2007 @ 8:11 pm

Normally the saying goes a penny for your thoughts but not any more! I received this in an email from my grandma and cannot vouch for it but thought I’d pass it along for the summertime blues of being stung. Let me know if it works or if you have any suggestions on homemade remedies!

Finally, a use for our pennies!! Be sure to tell you children and grandchildren about the ‘cure’. For 15 min. it’s worth it!!

BEE/HORNET CURE:
A couple of weeks ago I was unfortunate enough to get stung by both a bee and hornet while working in the garden. My arm swelled up so, off to the doctor I went. The clinic gave me cream and an antihistamine. The next day the swelling was getting progressively worse so off to my regular doctor I went…infected arm. Needed an antibiotic. The interesting thing is what the Doctor told me… “The next time you get stung put a penny on the bite for 15 minutes.”

That night my niece go stung by two bees when she came over to swim. I looked at her bite and it had already started to swell. So off I went to get my money and taped a penny to her arm for 15 minutes. The next morning there was no sign of a bite. We were very surprised but figured perhaps she just wasn’t allergic to the sting. Then on Saturday night I was helping my niece deadhead her flowers and guess what? I got stung again by a hornet, twice on my left hand. I was so distressed, thinking I would have to go to the doctor for yet another antibiotic. I went into the house and got my money out, and taped two pennies to my bites, then sat and sulked for 15 minutes. The penny took the sting out of the bit immediately. I still wasn’t sure what was going to happen. In the meantime the hornets were attacking my niece and she got stung on the thumb. Out came another penny. The next morning I could only see a micro spot where I had been stung. No redness, no swelling. I went to see my niece and hers was the same. I couldn’t even see where she got stung!

The Doctor said that somehow the copper in the penny counteracts the bite. I would never have believed it. But it DEFINITELY WORKS! So remember this little bit of wisdom, keep a stock of pennies on hand at school and home.

Posted by cassie on Friday, 24 August, 2007 @ 7:52 pm

I received a voice mail from my girlfriend today that she was over at Kmart and they have a lot of discounted summer items so be sure to swing in and stock up. Clearance is an extra 50% off. I’ll be heading over there on Monday

Posted by cassie on Wednesday, 22 August, 2007 @ 8:21 pm

The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The three recalled jewelry sets include: a princess pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with “TOBY & ME” printed on the front and “TOBY & ME” hangtags attached to the packaging. Sold at: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and A.J.Wright from August 2006 through May 2007 for about $8.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C. toll-free at (866) 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at info@tobynyc.com